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Econ 310
Lowenberg
Term Paper Assignment Due Thursday, April 23
In fulfillment of the University Upper Division General Education requirement, students in
Econ 310 must write a 2,500 word paper. The paper must be an original piece of work.
Plagiarism (e.g., copying-and-pasting from a web site without acknowledgement of the
source) will result in a grade of zero being assigned to the paper.
The paper must be typed and double-spaced in 12-point font with normal one-inch margins,
in which case a 2,500 word document will be approximately 8.5 pages long.
All sources used in the paper must be listed alphabetically by author in a “List of
References” appearing at the end of the paper. Do not list items that are not cited in the
paper. Use a consistent style of footnotes, endnotes or textual references to cite sources.
The List of References itself, of course, does not count toward the 2,500 words.
Staple the paper at the top left-hand corner. Please do not place the paper in a plastic or
cardboard cover or binder of any kind.
The purpose of the paper is to demonstrate your ability to apply price theory to explain some
interesting attributes of any chosen industry or to understand the effects of some public
policy. Below are three suggested topics for your paper, together with suggested
information sources on each. These suggested topics are intended to be merely illustrative:
you do not need to write on any of them. However, you can pick one of these topics if you
wish, or choose a topic of your own. If you choose one of the topics listed below, you may
use the sources provided, and/or find your own. However, you must cite at least two
sources in your paper. While it is acceptable to refer to newspaper or magazine stories (a
magazine that is particularly helpful in providing topical news coverage of these issues is
The Economist, www.economist.com), at least two of your sources must be scholarly
articles or books similar to those listed below. Again, remember to clearly reference any
sources that you use.
If you choose a topic of your own, instead of one of those given below, it would be a good
idea to clear it with me first, to make sure that the subject matter is appropriate and feasible.
In this case you will be primarily responsible for finding sources of information on your
topic, although you can certainly ask me for help during office hours.
The textbook may be a useful source for your paper, especially in providing the analytical
tools you will probably need. Although it is fine to cite material from the textbook, the
textbook does not count as one of the two scholarly sources you are required to use.
Topic 1: Is Microsoft a Monopoly?
Microsoft has been the subject of antitrust litigation in both the U.S. and abroad, often
accused of using its monopoly of the Windows operating sys ...
The purpose of this exercise is to use economic theory to analyze .docxhelen23456789
The purpose of this exercise is to use economic theory to analyze some collective decision making outcome or public policy.
You can examine either the effects of this policy on the allocation of society’s resources, or you can study how or why the policy came to be adopted in the first place.
The collective decision making entity that is the focus of your analysis can be an electorate, a legislature (federal, state, local), a bureaucracy or executive agency, a court, an “informal” government (mafia, gang, warlord), a club, a committee or board, or even a supranational organization (UN, IMF, World Bank, WTO).
Alternatively, instead of studying a particular policy or decision, you can investigate the set of rules (constitution) or institutions (formal or informal) which regulate the decision making process.
In this case, you can explain either the origin of the rules or how the rules affect the ultimate decisions made.
The paper must be an original piece of work.
Plagiarism (e.g., copying-and-pasting from a web site without acknowledgement of the source) will result in a grade of zero being assigned to the paper.
The paper must be 8.5 to 10 pages in length, typed and double-spaced in 12-point font with normal one-inch margins.
All sources used in the paper must be listed alphabetically by author in a “List of References” appearing at the end of the paper.
Do not
list items that are
not
cited in the paper.
Use a consistent style of footnotes, endnotes or textual references to cite sources.
Below I have suggested some possible topics for your paper, together with some information sources on each.
These topics are merely for illustrative purpose.
While you are certainly free to pick one of these topics if you wish (and to use some of the literature listed), it is my hope that many of the students in the class will come up with topics of their own based on their own interests.
If you do pick your own topic, it is advisable to mention it to me in order to ensure that it is appropriate.
But you should not limit yourself: almost any conceivable issue that interests you can probably be developed into a suitable paper.
You must use
at least three
sources of information in your paper.
These sources must be
scholarly contributions
similar to those listed below.
A scholarly contribution is an article in a professional academic journal (e.g.,
American Economic Review
,
Public Choice
,
Cato Journal
), a scholarly monograph (a book that is not a textbook), a chapter in an edited volume of collected works, or an unpublished working paper (these are often distributed as part of a working paper series, such as that of the National Bureau of Economic Research,
www.nber.org/papers/
)
.
These articles and books need not necessarily be written by economists: they could be from closely related fields such as law, political science or other social sciences.
You can search for academic literature on your topic by doing subj.
SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT 2.1Assignment 2.1 Liberty Challenged in Ninet.docxjames891
SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT 2.1
Assignment 2.1: Liberty Challenged in Nineteenth Century America Thesis and Outline
Due Week 7 and worth 50 points
America became a free independent nation. With the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, the former mother country, England, recognized that its children, the colonies, were now on their own. A constitutional republic was birthed, and thus the challenges began. Slavery, the “Peculiar Institution,” was a monumental issue facing the country. Would it die or would it survive and possibly take a nation divided with it? This sectionalism followed Americans up into the Civil War. Dissect this crisis by addressing parts I and II below.
For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This will serve as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/.)
Part 1:
1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
a. State your thesis on the significance of this slavery issue, as exemplified in your research. Justify your response.
For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/.)
Part 2:
For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This will serve as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/.)2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
a. Describe two (2) outcomes of the 3/5ths Compromise, Missouri Compromise of 1820, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the Dred Scott Decision. Note: Be sure to provide two (2) outcomes for each legislation.
b. Suggest three (3) reasons why slavery was and is incompatible with our political and economic system.
c. List three to five (3-5) driving forces that led to the Civil War.
d. Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
· This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SW.
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hil West
Course Project (Quantitative Literacy Paper)
This assignment will cover the principals of quantitative literacy, and it will also incorporate the ideas of Responding to Objection and Alternative Views as described in Chapter 6 of Writing Arguments, and Argument as Inquiry as described in Chapter 8 of Writing Arguments.
The assignment satisfies both the Quantitative Literacy and Course Project requirements, established by The Writing Program for WRC 1023. (The Course Project parameters, integrated into this assignment description, can be found on Page 47 of the Writing Program Student Handbook 2018-19.)
The Game Plan
1. Initiate research, to include a UTSA Library-hosted dataset, upon discussion of the assignment on Thursday, November 21, submit the Course Project Prep by Monday, November 25, and participate in the Computer Lab Research/Writing Session on Tuesday, November 26.
2. Participate in a peer editing session, and submit the Course Project Peer Editing Session Summary by Tuesday, December 3
3. Submit the paper (which must be at least 1250 words) as Course Project via Blackboard by Wednesday, December 4 at 11:59 p.m.
The Quantitative Literacy Elements
Before writing the paper, you should collect data to support your claim (Exploring), determine which data will help your argument (Understanding), explaining the significance of the data collected (Analyzing), create an original pie chart, bar graph, or other visual representation that showcases the data (Visualizing), discuss how the data applies to the argument you’re making (Translating), and then utilize that in the argument you’re making (Expressing).
Essentials
1. The paper must have a title page and an abstract as the first two pages of your paper, per APA Style.
2. The paper must have an opening paragraph that includes a thesis making an arguable claim, that will then be supported through research. It can be forwarded as a basic claim or as a proposal.
Claim Example: I argue that electric cars are currently more cost-effective and energy efficient than cars using fossil fuels, and this cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency will improve as electric car technology improves.
Proposal Thesis Example: I argue that the United States should increase funding to develop alternative fuels, because it would address the increasing energy crisis, it would help curb global warming, and it would create jobs and revenue for the American economy.
3. The paper must have a paragraph, with a header, addressing your research (the Exploring and Understanding steps).
4. The paper must have a paragraph, with a header, detailing an opposing or alternative position (with at least one source utilized) to the one you’re arguing.
5. The paper must explain the significance of the data collected, including any relevant calculations, including the median, mean, mode, and range (the Analyzing step).
6. The paper must include your pie chart, bar graph, or other visual representation o ...
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Case Study 1: HIPAA, CIA, and Safeguards
Due Week 2 and worth 120 points
This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a written paper and a PowerPoint presentation. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according
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Case Study 1: Agile in Practice – An Agile Success Story
Due Week 4 and worth 100 points
Read the article titled “Agile in Practice – An Agile Success Story” and complete this case study assignment. Note: The article in PDF format can be found in the online course shell.
The purpose of this exercise is to use economic theory to analyze .docxhelen23456789
The purpose of this exercise is to use economic theory to analyze some collective decision making outcome or public policy.
You can examine either the effects of this policy on the allocation of society’s resources, or you can study how or why the policy came to be adopted in the first place.
The collective decision making entity that is the focus of your analysis can be an electorate, a legislature (federal, state, local), a bureaucracy or executive agency, a court, an “informal” government (mafia, gang, warlord), a club, a committee or board, or even a supranational organization (UN, IMF, World Bank, WTO).
Alternatively, instead of studying a particular policy or decision, you can investigate the set of rules (constitution) or institutions (formal or informal) which regulate the decision making process.
In this case, you can explain either the origin of the rules or how the rules affect the ultimate decisions made.
The paper must be an original piece of work.
Plagiarism (e.g., copying-and-pasting from a web site without acknowledgement of the source) will result in a grade of zero being assigned to the paper.
The paper must be 8.5 to 10 pages in length, typed and double-spaced in 12-point font with normal one-inch margins.
All sources used in the paper must be listed alphabetically by author in a “List of References” appearing at the end of the paper.
Do not
list items that are
not
cited in the paper.
Use a consistent style of footnotes, endnotes or textual references to cite sources.
Below I have suggested some possible topics for your paper, together with some information sources on each.
These topics are merely for illustrative purpose.
While you are certainly free to pick one of these topics if you wish (and to use some of the literature listed), it is my hope that many of the students in the class will come up with topics of their own based on their own interests.
If you do pick your own topic, it is advisable to mention it to me in order to ensure that it is appropriate.
But you should not limit yourself: almost any conceivable issue that interests you can probably be developed into a suitable paper.
You must use
at least three
sources of information in your paper.
These sources must be
scholarly contributions
similar to those listed below.
A scholarly contribution is an article in a professional academic journal (e.g.,
American Economic Review
,
Public Choice
,
Cato Journal
), a scholarly monograph (a book that is not a textbook), a chapter in an edited volume of collected works, or an unpublished working paper (these are often distributed as part of a working paper series, such as that of the National Bureau of Economic Research,
www.nber.org/papers/
)
.
These articles and books need not necessarily be written by economists: they could be from closely related fields such as law, political science or other social sciences.
You can search for academic literature on your topic by doing subj.
SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT 2.1Assignment 2.1 Liberty Challenged in Ninet.docxjames891
SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT 2.1
Assignment 2.1: Liberty Challenged in Nineteenth Century America Thesis and Outline
Due Week 7 and worth 50 points
America became a free independent nation. With the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, the former mother country, England, recognized that its children, the colonies, were now on their own. A constitutional republic was birthed, and thus the challenges began. Slavery, the “Peculiar Institution,” was a monumental issue facing the country. Would it die or would it survive and possibly take a nation divided with it? This sectionalism followed Americans up into the Civil War. Dissect this crisis by addressing parts I and II below.
For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This will serve as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/.)
Part 1:
1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
a. State your thesis on the significance of this slavery issue, as exemplified in your research. Justify your response.
For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/.)
Part 2:
For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This will serve as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/.)2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
a. Describe two (2) outcomes of the 3/5ths Compromise, Missouri Compromise of 1820, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the Dred Scott Decision. Note: Be sure to provide two (2) outcomes for each legislation.
b. Suggest three (3) reasons why slavery was and is incompatible with our political and economic system.
c. List three to five (3-5) driving forces that led to the Civil War.
d. Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
· This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SW.
hil WestCourse Project (Quantitative Literacy Paper)This a.docxpooleavelina
hil West
Course Project (Quantitative Literacy Paper)
This assignment will cover the principals of quantitative literacy, and it will also incorporate the ideas of Responding to Objection and Alternative Views as described in Chapter 6 of Writing Arguments, and Argument as Inquiry as described in Chapter 8 of Writing Arguments.
The assignment satisfies both the Quantitative Literacy and Course Project requirements, established by The Writing Program for WRC 1023. (The Course Project parameters, integrated into this assignment description, can be found on Page 47 of the Writing Program Student Handbook 2018-19.)
The Game Plan
1. Initiate research, to include a UTSA Library-hosted dataset, upon discussion of the assignment on Thursday, November 21, submit the Course Project Prep by Monday, November 25, and participate in the Computer Lab Research/Writing Session on Tuesday, November 26.
2. Participate in a peer editing session, and submit the Course Project Peer Editing Session Summary by Tuesday, December 3
3. Submit the paper (which must be at least 1250 words) as Course Project via Blackboard by Wednesday, December 4 at 11:59 p.m.
The Quantitative Literacy Elements
Before writing the paper, you should collect data to support your claim (Exploring), determine which data will help your argument (Understanding), explaining the significance of the data collected (Analyzing), create an original pie chart, bar graph, or other visual representation that showcases the data (Visualizing), discuss how the data applies to the argument you’re making (Translating), and then utilize that in the argument you’re making (Expressing).
Essentials
1. The paper must have a title page and an abstract as the first two pages of your paper, per APA Style.
2. The paper must have an opening paragraph that includes a thesis making an arguable claim, that will then be supported through research. It can be forwarded as a basic claim or as a proposal.
Claim Example: I argue that electric cars are currently more cost-effective and energy efficient than cars using fossil fuels, and this cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency will improve as electric car technology improves.
Proposal Thesis Example: I argue that the United States should increase funding to develop alternative fuels, because it would address the increasing energy crisis, it would help curb global warming, and it would create jobs and revenue for the American economy.
3. The paper must have a paragraph, with a header, addressing your research (the Exploring and Understanding steps).
4. The paper must have a paragraph, with a header, detailing an opposing or alternative position (with at least one source utilized) to the one you’re arguing.
5. The paper must explain the significance of the data collected, including any relevant calculations, including the median, mean, mode, and range (the Analyzing step).
6. The paper must include your pie chart, bar graph, or other visual representation o ...
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Case Study 1: HIPAA, CIA, and Safeguards
Due Week 2 and worth 120 points
This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a written paper and a PowerPoint presentation. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according
Cis 438 Enthusiastic Study / snaptutorial.comStephenson03
Case Study 1: Agile in Practice – An Agile Success Story
Due Week 4 and worth 100 points
Read the article titled “Agile in Practice – An Agile Success Story” and complete this case study assignment. Note: The article in PDF format can be found in the online course shell.
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AP LanguageMrs. MathewUnit 3 Synthesis ProjectYou will .docxjesuslightbody
AP Language
Mrs. Mathew
Unit 3: Synthesis Project
You will be creating an AP Exam Synthesis Question. The Synthesis Question gives you several sources and asks you to combine (synthesize) them with your own thoughts to create a cohesive essay. This is the same goal as a research paper. Your question (prompt) and sources should be formatted, labeled, and presented as on the AP Lang Exam. This will be modeled after the ones in the sample packets you were given.
Source Requirements:
· 8 sources
· No sources older than 10 years
· At least two sources published within the last two years (2020, 2021, 2022)
· Provide 1-2 sources that are images (political cartoons, graphs, charts, etc.)
· Sources should demonstrate a range of positions and approaches to the topic. Your goal is to figure out what 2-3 of the main “sides” are in the debate around the issue and represent those sides fairly.
Research Resources:
· Use this
link to access academic databases through CPS and Lane.
Example topics:
· Security vs Privacy: Personal Rights
· Standardized Education Movement
· Parenting Styles of the 21st Century
· Why Movements Matter: Voices of the People
· Technology’s Impact on American Families
Project Requirements:
Include, neatly formatted in one document
· Prompt page with directions, introduction, and assignment
· 6 sources
·
MLA citation of each source
· 3 potential thesis statements for this essay
a. One that is open
b. One that is closed
c. One that is a counter argument thesis.
· Choose one thesis statement, and create an outline of a response to ensure that others can synthesize these sources.
The most effective Synthesis Prompts give the test-takers a wide variety of sources to consider. These sources are of various types, lengths, and opinions. This diversity allows each test-taker to choose their own individual approach to the assignment while providing them with the tools to adequately synthesize into their paper.
You are going to choose EIGHT sources specific to your assigned topic. This will ensure that your group will be providing sources that show the complexity of the issue.
Therefore, when choosing your sources, keep several guidelines in mind:
1. Choose sources that cover a variety of viewpoints on your assigned topic, making sure to keep the sides evenly represented.
2. Choose sources from a wide variety of locations and formats. Use the list below as guidance; it is certainly not all-inclusive. Requirements are in CAPITAL letters. Beyond those required types, you may choose the rest of your sources at your discretion.
**ACADEMIC JOURNAL
National Newspaper (online or print editions)
Data
Online Article (NO WIKIPEDIA)
**EDITORIAL
Poll Results
** NEWS WEBSITE
Popular Culture Magazine
**IMAGE (graphs, charts, cartoons, photos)
Primary Book Source
Essay by an expert
Private Web Page or Blog post
Field-Specific Magazine article
Published letter from individual
Government Publicat.
This week’s Critical Thinking assignment is based on the articlemarilynnhoare
This week’s Critical Thinking assignment is based on the articles,
Views of Technology, (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
(Barbour, 1993) and
Technology and Social Justice, (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
(Dyson, 1997). Begin your paper by briefly describing Barbour and Dyson’s ideas about freedom and social justice, particularly as they relate to technology. Then choose a technology with which you regularly interact. You can use the same technology you used for the Module 2 Critical Thinking assignment or a different technology.
In your paper, identify potential ways in which your chosen technology can be used either as a means of enabling participation, or as a contributor to social justice, or both. Be sure to provide detail and use examples to support your assessment of the technology’s potential.
Your paper should be well written and meet the following requirements:
Be two to three pages in length.
Include at least three references from the readings or outside sources. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find your sources.
Follow the
CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
.
...
Standard Outline FormatPurpose The purpose of an outline is to.docxsusanschei
Standard Outline Format
Purpose: The purpose of an outline is to identify the most important ideas in one or more chapters of a textbook and organize them according to their importance.
I. Roman Numerals are used to identify the biggest and most important ideas. If you are outlining more than one chapter, then you will usually use roman numerals to identify the chapter titles. If you are only outlining one chapter then you will use roman numerals to identify section headings.
A. Main Ideas are identified by capital letters. In the textbook that we use the main ideas are all in red bold letters. Every time you see a heading that is big and red you will write it down with a capital letter to the left of it.
1. sub-headings are smaller parts of a main idea. They are identified by numbers. In our text book, most subheadings are green. Sometimes, however, there aren’t any subheadings. In that case you will write the first sentence of a paragraph as a subheading.
a. supporting details are usually examples, proper nouns or numbers. They are identified by lower case letters.
b. supporting detail
c. supporting detail
2. sub-heading
a.
b
B. Main Idea
1. sub-heading
a. supporting detail
b. supporting detail
The above explanation was done in outline format.
You will notice that every time there is an idea that is a part of a larger one, the smaller idea is indented.
The use of roman numerals, capital letters , numbers and lower case letters will vary depending on the length of the section or paragraph.
POL/115 v3
Week 1 Assignment Worksheet
POL/115 v3
Page 2 of 3
POL/115 Week 1 AssignmentInfluences on the Founding of the United States of America
Complete each section of the matrix below. Include APA citations for all unoriginal ideas, facts, or definitions.
Documents
In 2-3 sentences, provide a brief summary of each document, and discuss each document’s significance or influence on the values of the American political culture or the ideas for the structure and organization of the U.S. Federal Government.
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
The Virginia Plan
The New Jersey Plan
The Connecticut Plan
The U.S. Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Philosophers
In 2-3 sentences, provide a brief summary of who each philosopher was, and discuss how each philosopher’s writings and ideas influenced the founding fathers as they developed the values of American political culture and the nature and structure of the U.S. system of government.
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Montesquieu
Selected Founders
In 2-3 sentences, provide a brief summary of who each founding father was, and discuss the role of each person in the establishment of the United States of America and its system of government.
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Adams
Political Factions
In 2-3 sentences, provide a brief explanation of each of these factions, an.
Essay #2 Assignment Topics and Instructions NB Before .docxrusselldayna
Essay #2: Assignment Topics and Instructions
NB: Before starting your essay, you should read this entire document as
well as the information in the ‘Essay Assignments: Grading Criteria and
Helpful Information’ folder.
The articles given below are from The New York Times. Non-subscribers are
limited to the number of articles they can read, but the Richland Library has full
access to The New York Times. You can access The New York Times via this
DCCCD Library web page.
Choose one of the topics below.
Topic #1: Free Will
Chapter 7 of our text deal with the problem of free will. Read this article from
The New York Times and write an essay that connects the article to the
philosophical problem of free will. Your essay must include reference to chapter
7 of our text as well as at least one reference to an article/entry in either The
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy or The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy,
through quotation and/or paraphrase. Rather than your opinion on whether
we have free will, your essay should be a philosophical discussion of the
problem of free will.
Topic #2: Thinking Machines
Chapter 5 of our text deals with the question of thinking machines. Read this
article from The New York Times and write an essay that connects the article to
the philosophical problem of whether machines can or could ever ‘think,’. Your
essay must include reference to chapter 5 of our text as well as at least one
reference to an article/entry in either The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy or
The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, through quotation and/or paraphrase.
Rather than your opinion on whether machines could think, your essay should
be a discussion of the problem of knowing whether machines can think.
In addition to what is described above, your essay must include the following:
• A heading done according to MLA
• An original title
• An introductory paragraph that contains your thesis (see this VERY
helpful advice on how to write your intro/begin your essay, and if you are
unsure of how to write a thesis, read this advice on developing a thesis)
http://libguides.dcccd.edu/c.php?g=701415
https://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/19/what-makes-free-will-free/
https://www.iep.utm.edu/
https://www.iep.utm.edu/
https://plato.stanford.edu/
https://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/23/outing-a-i-beyond-the-turing-test/?mcubz=1
https://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/23/outing-a-i-beyond-the-turing-test/?mcubz=1
https://www.iep.utm.edu/
https://plato.stanford.edu/
https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/beginning-academic-essay
https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/beginning-academic-essay
https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/developing-thesis
• A summary of the New York Times article related to the topic you chose
(If you are unsure of how to write a summary, read this helpful advice on
how to correctly summarize a text)
• Body paragrap.
Data Science & Analytics (light overview) Shalin Hai-Jew
This draft slideshow is a print version of an Adobe Spark presentation planned for the TILTed Event at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) in March 2019. The URL to the Spark presentation is https://spark.adobe.com/page/jaOglkNI9Jjp1/.
Outline + 8-10 page essay l one-page document showing.docxaryan532920
Outline + 8-10 page essay
l one-page document showing your thesis statement and an outline of the argument by which
you plan to defend your thesis.
l Write a short (at least 8 page, double-spaced) essay exploring one of the following topic areas
by weighing the arguments for and against a thesis listed below or analyzing a situation from
your own experience:
Authors need to mention (chose some/one of them)
l J. Bentham, Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation pp. 6-9; 22-23
Link: earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/bentham1780_1.pdf
l I. Kant, Groundwork for the Metaphysic of Morals pp. 1-40
Link: earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/kant1785.pdf
l Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics pp. 1-27
l A. Smith, The Theory of Moral Sentiments pp. 1-13
Link: earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/smith1759.pdf
l M. Friedman: “The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits”
l R. E. Freeman: “Managing for Stakeholders”
l R. Audi, “The Place of Ethical Theory in Business Ethics,” pp. 46-69
l J. Locke, Second Treatise of Government pp. 11-18:
Link: earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/locke1689a.pdf
l J. S. Mill, On Liberty pp. 1-10:
link: earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/mill1859.pdf
l G. Gauss, “The Idea and Ideal of Capitalism,” pp. 73-99
l T. Nace Gangs of America pp. 70-86
l H. Daly, Ecological Economics and Sustainable Development pp. 25-31
l Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium pp. 43-56
l R. Epstein, “In Defense of the Contract at Will,” pp. 947-958; 962-976; 982.
l J. J. McCall and P. H. Werhane, “Employment at Will and Employee Rights,” pp. 602-627
l R. Thaler and C. Sunstein, Nudge pp. 17-39
l L. Newton, “Environmental Ethics and Business,” pp.657-676
l Michael E. Brown
l Linda K. Trevi
l ANDREW CRANE
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Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes
Topics:
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2) The basic institutions of capitalism (private property, the profit motive, etc.) can be
justified on the following moral grounds:
3) One or more of the basic institutions of capitalism (private property, the profit motive,
etc.) must be modified, limited, or regulated in the following specific ways in order to
become morally acceptable:
4) The principle of employment-at-will is morally justified, and should be preserved as a
common-law default in American employment relations.
5) The principle of employment-at-will is biased in favor of employers, cannot be morally
justified, and should be abolished as a common-law default in American employment
relations.
6) As long as they are not breaking any actual law, marketers should feel free to use any
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Your project must include the following:
The Problem
It
needs to be thoroughly defined.
Why is it a problem?
Historical Background
Where did the problem begin?
When did the problem begin?
How and why did the problem receive
widespread attention?
Analysis
What is (are) the cause(s) of the problem?
Who or what is responsible for the problem?
How do you know? What evidence do you have?
What are the political, cultural, religious, or economic aspects to the problem?
Solution
s
What are some possible solutions to the problem?
What obstacles stand in the way of any solutions — domestic & foreign?
Propose some viable remedies for the problem.
California State Standards
The following standards are addressed in this project:
10.9
Students analyze the international developments in the post-World World War II world.
10.9.8
Discuss the establishment and work of the United Nations and the purposes and functions of the Warsaw Pact, SEATO, NATO, and the Organization of American States.
10.10
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10.10.1
Understand the challenges in the regions, including their geopolitical, cultural, military, and economic significance and the international relationships in which they are involved.
10.10.2
Describe the recent history of the regions, including political divisions and systems, key leaders, religious issues, natural features, resources, and population patterns.
10.10.3
Discuss the important trends in the regions today and whether they appear to serve the cause of individual freedom and democracy.
Possible Areas of Study:
Aids/Disease
Sectarian War
Terrorism
Religious Conflict
Famine
Genocide
Women's Rights
Global Warming
Population Control
Pollution
Child Labor
Weapons of Mass Destruction
If you wish to select a topic other than one of those listed above, please email your instructor for permission.
Step I - Internet Search
Your research will begin with an Internet search, citing at least eight (8) sites dedicated to your topic. Look for sites of world organizations, interest groups, government agencies, etc. to get information on your topic. You must write a brief (half to a full page, typed-double-spaced) synopsis of the material found within each site. Each synopsis must include the full citation of the website using MLA standards for bibliographies.
Some suggest.
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In a 10 –12 page paper, identify and analyze the benefits and challenges that are associated with biometric evidence in the criminal justice system. Include at least 3 techniques in your paper, and use at least 2 case studies to support your position. Consider the following questions when drafting your paper:
How do courts determine if evidence is reliable and valid before allowing it into testimony?
What is the role of the Frye standard or Daubert standard in determining whether or not the courts will accept biometric evidence?
What rules does your state use in this regard?
How reliable is fingerprint evidence? Consider examples of its use in criminal courts.
How do other biometrics compare to the reliability and validity of fingerprint evidence?
What are some of the challenges associated with lower forms of biometrics, such as facial recognition, and acceptance as evidence in court?
What is the role of the expert witness related to biometric evidence in court?
Be sure to provide in-text citation and references
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When Alexander and Deborah married, Alexander owned a duplex in a community property state. They lived in one side of the duplex. They saved their money and bought a lake lot as tenants by the entirety. Deborah failed to pay the loans she took out from Savings Bank prior to her marriage to pay for college. The bank claimed the duplex, the lake lot and their savings.
Discuss the likelihood of success on the bank's claims against the properties.
.
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In a 16–20 slide PowerPoint presentation (excluding title and reference slides) provide information as well as analyze the roles of the following areas in criminal justice leadership strategies and practices:
Organizational culture
Behavioral theory
Planning
Community relations
Your presentation should include, at a minimum, 4 slides, with speaker notes, for each topic.
.
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In a 1-2 page Microsoft Word document, using APA, discuss the following case study:
When Alexander and Deborah married, Alexander owned a duplex in a community property state. They lived in one side of the duplex. They saved their money and bought a lake lot as tenants by the entirety. Deborah failed to pay the loans she took out from Savings Bank prior to her marriage to pay for college. The bank claimed the duplex, the lake lot and their savings.
Discuss the likelihood of success on the bank's claims against the properties.
.
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Include at least two research sources in your paper and cite them in a References page at the end in APA format. As in all writing assignments, follow standard mechanics in writing, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Submit your completed assignment to the drop box below. Please check the
Course Calendar
for specific due dates.
.
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In 2010, plans were announced for the construction of an Islamic cultural center, named Cordoba House, in lower Manhattan in the vicinity of where the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center occurred. This announcement stirred up a storm of activity by groups and individuals supporting and opposing the proposal, and in early 2011, a plea by the American Center for Law and Justice was entered in the New York State Supreme Court to stop the construction. In this Discussion Board please respond to the following questions:
In 5–6 paragraphs, address the following:
What are the complaints and concerns of those who oppose construction of this building in its proposed location?
Do you agree? Why, or why not?
What are the counter-claims being made by those who support construction of this building in its present location?
Do you agree? Why, or why not?
What is the specific issue in the court case?
What activities (protests, letters to the editor, blog posts, petitions, opinion polls, etc.) are underway related to this issue? Explain.
Do you think these activities are likely to have an impact on the Court’s decision? Why, or why not?
.
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In 2011, John Jones, a middle school social science teacher began a unit on the American election process. He began with an introduction of political parties from the revolution to present day. At the end of the politically-balanced unit, students participated in mock debates as candidates from each party and ultimately held a mock presidential election in his classroom.
After the votes were counted and a winner determined, one of his students asked Mr. Jones who he was planning to vote for in the “real” election. He answered the question in age-appropriate language and, when prompted, explained why. He reminded his students that voting was not only a reflection of personal beliefs, but a responsibility as a citizen of the United States.
When Janie Johnson got home from school that day, she noticed – for the first time – signs in her neighbor's front yards supporting one of the presidential candidates. At dinner she asked her parents who they planned to vote for. Their choice differed significantly from her teacher’s. Janie’s father was quite upset at Janie’s explanation of the other candidate. To him, it was not Mr. Jones’ job as her teacher her to “put those kinds of ideas in her head.” The next day he called the principal demanding that Mr. Jones be removed from the classroom.
You are the principal.
1. What do you tell the father? Why?
2. What, if anything, do you say to Mr. Jones, the teacher? Why?
You are Mr. Jones.
1. Have you done anything wrong?
2. What court case(s) would you cite in your behalf? Be specific. Cite the case name, court ruling, or law.
Answer the following questions:
1. Who was Pickering and why is he important?
2. A teacher speaks out at a rally against FCAT. This is not the first “FIRE FCAT” rally held in this community. Can her statement be protected by the First Amendment? Under what circumstances?
3. A student sees a picture of math teacher James Johnson in his KKK garb that Johnson posts on his facebook page. Can Johnson be fired because of his KKK membership? Why or why not?
4. After their honeymoon Jane Jones and her new husband Jason return to their teaching jobs at JFK Middle School. At lunch that day the principal informs them that one of them must transfer to a new school. Can the principal do this? Why or why not?
Chapter 10 covers several topics, chief among which is teachers’ rights. There are three main court cases which address free speech:
· Pickering v. Board of Education
· Connick v. Myers
· Garcetti v. Ceballos
In order to respond to the questions, you will have to do some research on your own.Ask yourself this question: “Is the employee speaking as a private citizen or as an employee?”
Question 1 : What is the main difference between the Pickering decisions and the Garcetti decision? Where does the Connick decision fit in?
Question 2: A special education teacher complains to his principal that the school is violating federal law in trying to meet the n.
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In a 10 –12 page paper, identify and analyze the benefits and challenges that are associated with biometric evidence in the criminal justice system. Include at least 3 techniques in your paper, and use at least 2 case studies to support your position. Consider the following questions when drafting your paper:
How do courts determine if evidence is reliable and valid before allowing it into testimony?
What is the role of the Frye standard or Daubert standard in determining whether or not the courts will accept biometric evidence?
What rules does your state use in this regard?
How reliable is fingerprint evidence? Consider examples of its use in criminal courts.
How do other biometrics compare to the reliability and validity of fingerprint evidence?
What are some of the challenges associated with lower forms of biometrics, such as facial recognition, and acceptance as evidence in court?
What is the role of the expert witness related to biometric evidence in court?
Be sure to provide in-text citation and references
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In a 1-2 page Microsoft Word document, discuss the following case st.docxjoyjonna282
In a 1-2 page Microsoft Word document, discuss the following case study:
When Alexander and Deborah married, Alexander owned a duplex in a community property state. They lived in one side of the duplex. They saved their money and bought a lake lot as tenants by the entirety. Deborah failed to pay the loans she took out from Savings Bank prior to her marriage to pay for college. The bank claimed the duplex, the lake lot and their savings.
Discuss the likelihood of success on the bank's claims against the properties.
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In a 16–20 slide PowerPoint presentation (excluding title and refere.docxjoyjonna282
In a 16–20 slide PowerPoint presentation (excluding title and reference slides) provide information as well as analyze the roles of the following areas in criminal justice leadership strategies and practices:
Organizational culture
Behavioral theory
Planning
Community relations
Your presentation should include, at a minimum, 4 slides, with speaker notes, for each topic.
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In a 1-2 page Microsoft Word document, using APA, discuss the follow.docxjoyjonna282
In a 1-2 page Microsoft Word document, using APA, discuss the following case study:
When Alexander and Deborah married, Alexander owned a duplex in a community property state. They lived in one side of the duplex. They saved their money and bought a lake lot as tenants by the entirety. Deborah failed to pay the loans she took out from Savings Bank prior to her marriage to pay for college. The bank claimed the duplex, the lake lot and their savings.
Discuss the likelihood of success on the bank's claims against the properties.
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In a 1-2 page paper, discuss how the government, the media, and the .docxjoyjonna282
In a 1-2 page paper, discuss how the government, the media, and the public affect a health care organization's integration of data. Give specific examples of all three entities influencing the integration of data.
Include at least two research sources in your paper and cite them in a References page at the end in APA format. As in all writing assignments, follow standard mechanics in writing, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Submit your completed assignment to the drop box below. Please check the
Course Calendar
for specific due dates.
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In 2010, plans were announced for the construction of an Islamic cul.docxjoyjonna282
In 2010, plans were announced for the construction of an Islamic cultural center, named Cordoba House, in lower Manhattan in the vicinity of where the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center occurred. This announcement stirred up a storm of activity by groups and individuals supporting and opposing the proposal, and in early 2011, a plea by the American Center for Law and Justice was entered in the New York State Supreme Court to stop the construction. In this Discussion Board please respond to the following questions:
In 5–6 paragraphs, address the following:
What are the complaints and concerns of those who oppose construction of this building in its proposed location?
Do you agree? Why, or why not?
What are the counter-claims being made by those who support construction of this building in its present location?
Do you agree? Why, or why not?
What is the specific issue in the court case?
What activities (protests, letters to the editor, blog posts, petitions, opinion polls, etc.) are underway related to this issue? Explain.
Do you think these activities are likely to have an impact on the Court’s decision? Why, or why not?
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In 2011, John Jones, a middle school social science teacher began .docxjoyjonna282
In 2011, John Jones, a middle school social science teacher began a unit on the American election process. He began with an introduction of political parties from the revolution to present day. At the end of the politically-balanced unit, students participated in mock debates as candidates from each party and ultimately held a mock presidential election in his classroom.
After the votes were counted and a winner determined, one of his students asked Mr. Jones who he was planning to vote for in the “real” election. He answered the question in age-appropriate language and, when prompted, explained why. He reminded his students that voting was not only a reflection of personal beliefs, but a responsibility as a citizen of the United States.
When Janie Johnson got home from school that day, she noticed – for the first time – signs in her neighbor's front yards supporting one of the presidential candidates. At dinner she asked her parents who they planned to vote for. Their choice differed significantly from her teacher’s. Janie’s father was quite upset at Janie’s explanation of the other candidate. To him, it was not Mr. Jones’ job as her teacher her to “put those kinds of ideas in her head.” The next day he called the principal demanding that Mr. Jones be removed from the classroom.
You are the principal.
1. What do you tell the father? Why?
2. What, if anything, do you say to Mr. Jones, the teacher? Why?
You are Mr. Jones.
1. Have you done anything wrong?
2. What court case(s) would you cite in your behalf? Be specific. Cite the case name, court ruling, or law.
Answer the following questions:
1. Who was Pickering and why is he important?
2. A teacher speaks out at a rally against FCAT. This is not the first “FIRE FCAT” rally held in this community. Can her statement be protected by the First Amendment? Under what circumstances?
3. A student sees a picture of math teacher James Johnson in his KKK garb that Johnson posts on his facebook page. Can Johnson be fired because of his KKK membership? Why or why not?
4. After their honeymoon Jane Jones and her new husband Jason return to their teaching jobs at JFK Middle School. At lunch that day the principal informs them that one of them must transfer to a new school. Can the principal do this? Why or why not?
Chapter 10 covers several topics, chief among which is teachers’ rights. There are three main court cases which address free speech:
· Pickering v. Board of Education
· Connick v. Myers
· Garcetti v. Ceballos
In order to respond to the questions, you will have to do some research on your own.Ask yourself this question: “Is the employee speaking as a private citizen or as an employee?”
Question 1 : What is the main difference between the Pickering decisions and the Garcetti decision? Where does the Connick decision fit in?
Question 2: A special education teacher complains to his principal that the school is violating federal law in trying to meet the n.
In 5-7 pages (double-spaced,) provide a narrative explaining the org.docxjoyjonna282
In 5-7 pages (double-spaced,) provide a narrative explaining the organization’s origins, ideology, goals & objectives. Include a discussion on the leadership, funding, and capabilities such as physical bases or operating/support location(s), personnel strengths, training programs, and communications methods. Lastly, it would be helpful to provide a description of known and suspected weapons/lethal agents and delivery methods, procedures used in prior attacks, propaganda, surveillance methods, and significant events/dates that may be used in attack planning
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In 2004 the Bush Administration enacted changes to the FLSA and the .docxjoyjonna282
In 2004 the Bush Administration enacted changes to the FLSA and the way overtime is paid. These changes are said to have impacted millions of working Americans. The Act addresses who and how overtime is paid. It is also felt that more changes are still needed.
Using an Internet search, find the enactment highlights of 2004 and future proposed changes. Who is impacted, positively or negatively? How do you feel this impacts you? Were these changes long overdue, or do you think this is just a way for workers to work more hours without the employer being responsible for premium pay?
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In 200-250 wordsGiven the rate of technological chang.docxjoyjonna282
*****In 200-250 words****
Given the rate of technological change and global market pressures, there is considerable change and uncertainty in many organizations. Organizational value is determined more by knowledge (intellectual capital) rather than the traditional factors of productions (land, labor and capital).
1.
Review the concept of knowledge management and how human resources can create the conditions for the effective sharing of knowledge within and throughout the organization.
****Please use one reference which includes in-text citation****
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in 200 words or more..1 do you use twitter if so , how often do.docxjoyjonna282
in 200 words or more..
1/ do you use twitter ?if so , how often do you tweet , and what do you tweet about ? if not , explain why you chose not to participate in this social medium
2/ when you post something online , do you think carefully about what you are about to post and how it might sound to others ? do you and react to your post ? or do you shoot from the hip , writeing whatever comes to mind ? explain
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In 200 words or more, answer the following questionsAfter reading .docxjoyjonna282
In 200 words or more, answer the following questions
After reading David Mitchel's "Branding in Pop Culture" discuss how pop culture "brand" certain products. Do you find that you gravitate toward one product over another, similar one because of the pop culture branding associated with it? Explain.
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In 2005, serial killer Dennis Rader, also known as BTK, was arrested.docxjoyjonna282
In 2005, serial killer Dennis Rader, also known as BTK, was arrested and convicted of murdering 10 people in Kansas between the years of 1974 and 1991. Further research this incident using quality and reputable resources.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
Explicate how digital forensics was used to identify Rader as a suspect and lead to more concrete physical evidence.
Describe in detail the digital evidence that was uncovered from the floppy disk obtained from Rader. Discuss why you believe it took so many years to find concrete evidence in order to build a case against Rader.
Explain how the acquisition of digital evidence aided the investigation and whether or not you believe Rader would’ve been a person of interest if the floppy disk evidence wasn’t sent.
Identify the software that was used by the authorities to uncover the evidence and summarize how this software can be used for digital forensics and evidence collection.
Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
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In 2003, China sent a person into space. China became just the third.docxjoyjonna282
In 2003, China sent a person into space. China became just the third country to do so. It sent a spaceship to go around Earth 14 times. It took less than a day. It was very important. China had never tried this before. Most countries do not send people into space. It costs a lot of money. China wanted to show the world that it could do it. China was proud to send people into space.
The trip to space was _________ for them.
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In 250 words briefly describe the adverse effects caused by exposure.docxjoyjonna282
In 250 words briefly describe the adverse effects caused by exposure to radiation. Include some specific exposure levels associated with these significant health effects. Lastly, give some examples of measured radiation levels associated with the Three Mile Island incident in the U.S. and in the Chernobyl incident in the Soviet Union. Provide your reference source(s). (Wikipedia is not an accepted reference source.)
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In 2.5 pages, compare and contrast health care reform in two differe.docxjoyjonna282
In 2.5 pages, compare and contrast health care reform in two different states. Your paper should include a minimum of three specific examples of similarities or differences in health care reform in the two states.
Example:
One possibility would be to compare Maine's health care reform in 2003 to Tennessee's 1994 health care reform known as "TennCare."
APA FORMAT
APA REFERENCES
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In 2014 Virginia scientist Eric Betzig won a Nobel Prize for his res.docxjoyjonna282
In 2014 Virginia scientist Eric Betzig won a Nobel Prize for his research in microscope technology. Since receiving the award, Betzig has improved the technology so that cell functions, growth and even movements can now be seen in real time while minimizing the damage caused by prior methods. This allows the direct study of living nerve cells forming synapses in the brain, cells undergoing mitosis and internal cell functions like protein translation and mitochondrial movements.
Your assignment is to write a Python program that
graphically
simulates viewing cellular organisms, as they might be observed using Betzig’s technology. These simulated cells will be shown in a graphics window (representing the field of view through Betzig’s microscope) and must be animated, exhibiting behaviors based on the
“Project Specifications” below
. The simulation will terminate based on user input (a mouse click) and will include two (2) types of cells,
Crete
and
Laelaps
, (
pronounced
KREET
and
LEE
-
laps
).
Crete
cells should be represented in this simulation as three (3) small green circles with a radius of 8 pixels. These cells move nonlinearly in steps of 1-4 graphics window pixels. This makes their movement appear jerky and random.
Crete
cells cannot move outside the microscope slide, (the ‘
field
’), so they may bump along the borders or even wander out into the middle of the field at times. These cells have the ability to pass “through” each other.
A single red circle with a radius of 16 pixels will represent a
Laelaps
cell in this simulation.
Laelaps
cells move across the field straight lines, appearing to ‘bounce’ off the field boundaries.
Laelaps
sometimes appear to pass through other cells, however this is an optical illusion as they are very thin and tend to slide over or under the other cells in the field of view.
Project Specifications: ====================
Graphics Window
500 x 500 pixel window
White background
0,0 (x,y) coordinate should be set to the lower left-hand corner
Crete
Cells
Three (3) green filled circles with radius of 8 pixels
Move in random increments between -4 and 4 pixels per step
Movements are not in straight lines, but appear wander aimlessly
Laelaps
Cells
One (1) red filled circle with a radius of 16 pixels
Move more quickly than Crete cells and in straight lines
The Laelaps cell should advance in either -10 or 10 pixels per step
TODO #1: Initialize the simulation environment ========================================
Import any libraries needed for the simulation
Display a welcome message in the Python Shell. Describe the program’s functionality
Create the 500 x 500 graphics window named “
Field
”
Set the
Field
window parameters as specified
TODO #2: Create the
Crete
cells –
makeCrete()
========================================
Write a function that creates three green circle objects (radius 8) and stores them in a list
Each entry of the list represents one
Crete
cell
The.
In 200-300 words - How is predation different from parasitism What.docxjoyjonna282
In 200-300 words - How is predation different from parasitism? What structures and behavior aid the predaceous insect to be successful? Please give an example.
In 200-300 words-
Why is an understanding of metamorphosis crucial to identifying adult insects? Provide examples where knowing development patterns can prevent incorrect identification.
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In 3 and half pages, including a title page and a reference page, di.docxjoyjonna282
In 3 and half pages, including a title page and a reference page, discuss various methods of establishing the identity of a murder victim.
In your discussion include an explanation of methods used to identify the dead when only teeth and bones of the victim are available for examination.
Use materials from the text and/or any outside resources to support your response.
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Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
1. 1
Econ 310
Lowenberg
Term Paper Assignment
Due Thursday, April 23
In fulfillment of the University Upper Division General
Education requirement, students in
Econ 310 must write a 2,500 word paper. The paper must be an
original piece of work.
Plagiarism (e.g., copying-and-pasting from a web site without
acknowledgement of the
source) will result in a grade of zero being assigned to the
paper.
The paper must be typed and double-spaced in 12-point font
with normal one-inch margins,
in which case a 2,500 word document will be approximately 8.5
pages long.
All sources used in the paper must be listed alphabetically by
2. author in a “List of
References” appearing at the end of the paper. Do not list items
that are not cited in the
paper. Use a consistent style of footnotes, endnotes or textual
references to cite sources.
The List of References itself, of course, does not count toward
the 2,500 words.
Staple the paper at the top left-hand corner. Please do not place
the paper in a plastic or
cardboard cover or binder of any kind.
The purpose of the paper is to demonstrate your ability to apply
price theory to explain some
interesting attributes of any chosen industry or to understand
the effects of some public
policy. Below are three suggested topics for your paper,
together with suggested
information sources on each. These suggested topics are
intended to be merely illustrative:
you do not need to write on any of them. However, you can
pick one of these topics if you
wish, or choose a topic of your own. If you choose one of the
topics listed below, you may
3. use the sources provided, and/or find your own. However, you
must cite at least two
sources in your paper. While it is acceptable to refer to
newspaper or magazine stories (a
magazine that is particularly helpful in providing topical news
coverage of these issues is
The Economist, www.economist.com), at least two of your
sources must be scholarly
articles or books similar to those listed below. Again,
remember to clearly reference any
sources that you use.
If you choose a topic of your own, instead of one of those given
below, it would be a good
idea to clear it with me first, to make sure that the subject
matter is appropriate and feasible.
In this case you will be primarily responsible for finding
sources of information on your
topic, although you can certainly ask me for help during office
hours.
The textbook may be a useful source for your paper, especially
in providing the analytical
tools you will probably need. Although it is fine to cite
material from the textbook, the
4. textbook does not count as one of the two scholarly sources you
are required to use.
Topic 1: Is Microsoft a Monopoly?
Microsoft has been the subject of antitrust litigation in both the
U.S. and abroad, often
accused of using its monopoly of the Windows operating system
to drive potential
http://www.economist.com/
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competitors out of business, manipulate suppliers of both
hardware and software, and deny
consumers a choice of alternatives. Some economists have
argued, however, that the rapid
pace of innovation in the information and communications
technology industry, as well as
the unwillingness of users to abandon older software platforms,
mean that Microsoft
actually has considerably less market power than it might at
first seem. Discuss the
arguments for or against regulating Microsoft as a monopoly
(you can take either position,
5. or critically evaluate claims from both sides).
Sources for Topic 1:
Shughart, William F., II, “Barbarians at Bill Gates,” The
Freeman, April 1, 2000,
(reproduced by The Independent Institute, Oakland, CA,
http://www.independent.org/publications/article.asp?id=155)
McKenzie, Richard B., “Microsoft’s ‘Applications Barrier to
Entry:’ The Missing 70,000
Programs,” Policy Analysis No. 380, Cato Institute,
Washington, D.C., August 31, 2000,
http://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/microsofts-
applications-barrier-entry-
missing-70000-programs
Carlton, Dennis W., “The Lessons from Microsoft,” Business
Economics, January 2001,
36, 47-53.
Gilbert, Richard J. and Katz, Michael L., “An Economist’s
Guide to U.S. v. Microsoft,”
Journal of Economic Perspectives, Spring 2001, 15, 25-44.
6. Liebowitz, Stan J. and Margolis, Stephen E., Winners, Losers
and Microsoft:
Competition and Antitrust in High Technology, Oakland, CA:
The Independent Institute,
2001.
Topic 2: Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property rights (IPRs) – such as patents on
scientific innovations and
performance rights for artists – are protected in order to ensure
that producers have
sufficient incentive to invest in the creation of new products
that benefit consumers. But
new technologies and globalization have made the protection of
some IPRs extremely
costly. Developing countries, in particular, face a difficult
decision in determining how
much resources to spend on protecting IPRs. Some analysts
argue that a cost-benefit
calculation should determine which IPRs are worth protecting
and the extent and type of
protection that is socially efficient. Discuss the social benefits
and costs of protecting IPRs.
7. Sources for Topic 2:
Kobayashi, Bruce H. and Yu, Ben T., “An Economic Analysis of
Performance Rights:
Some Implications of the Copyright Act of 1976,” Research in
Law and Economics,
1995, 17, 237-70.
http://www.independent.org/publications/article.asp?id=155
http://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/microsofts-
applications-barrier-entry-missing-70000-programs
http://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/microsofts-
applications-barrier-entry-missing-70000-programs
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Maskus, Keith E., “The International Regulation of Intellectual
Property,”
Weltwirtschaftliches Archiv/Review of World Economics, 1998,
134(2), 186-208.
Maskus, Keith E., Intellectual Property Rights in the Global
Economy, Washington,
D.C.: Institute for International Economics, 2000.
8. Thierer, Adam and Crews, Clyde Wayne, Jr., eds., Copy Fights:
The Future of
Intellectual Property in the Information Age, Washington, D.C.:
Cato Institute, 2002.
Liebowitz, Stan J., “Policing Pirates in the Networked Age,”
Policy Analysis No. 438,
Cato Institute, Washington, D.C., May 15, 2002,
http://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/policing-
pirates-networked-age
Einhorn, Michael A. and Rosenblatt, Bill, “Peer-to-Peer
Networking and Digital Rights
Management: How Market Tools Can Solve Copyright
Problems,” Policy Analysis No.
534, Cato Institute, Washington, D.C., February 17, 2005,
http://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/peerpeer-
networking-digital-rights-
management-how-market-tools-can-solve-copyright-problems
Fink, Carsten and Maskus, Keith E., “Why We Study
Intellectual Property Rights and
What We Have Learned,” in Carsten Fink and Keith E. Maskus,
eds., Intellectual
9. Property and Development: Lessons from Recent Economic
Research, New York:
Oxford University Press, 2005, pp. 1-15.
Topic 3: The Employment Effects of the Minimum Wage
Traditionally, economists have argued that imposing a minimum
wage above the market
clearing equilibrium wage will reduce employment and
contribute to increased
unemployment particularly among young and relatively
unskilled workers – precisely those
workers that the minimum wage is intended to help. Some
economists, however, have
claimed that there is no evidence of a significant employment-
reducing impact of the
minimum wage on low-wage workers and that, in some cases, an
increase in the minimum
wage might even have caused an increase in employment.
Critically evaluate these
competing arguments on the effects of the minimum wage on
employment.
Sources for Topic 3:
10. Neumark, David and Wascher, William L., “Employment
Effects of Minimum and
Subminimum Wages: Panel Data on State Minimum Wage
Laws,” Industrial and Labor
Relations Review, October 1992, 46, 55-81,
http://www.nber.org/papers/w3859
Card, David, Katz, Lawrence F. and Krueger, Alan B.,
“Employment Effects of
Minimum and Subminimum Wages: Panel Data on State
Minimum Wage Laws:
Comment,” Industrial and Labor Relations Review, April 1994,
47, 487-96,
http://www.nber.org/papers/w4528
http://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/policing-
pirates-networked-age
http://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/peerpeer-
networking-digital-rights-management-how-market-tools-can-
solve-copyright-problems
http://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/peerpeer-
networking-digital-rights-management-how-market-tools-can-
solve-copyright-problems
http://www.nber.org/papers/w3859
http://www.nber.org/papers/w4528
11. 4
Neumark, David and Wascher, William L., “Employment
Effects of Minimum and
Subminimum Wages: Panel Data on State Minimum Wage Laws:
Reply,” Industrial and
Labor Relations Review, April 1994, 47, 497-512,
http://www.nber.org/papers/w4570
Card, David and Krueger, Alan B., “Minimum Wages and
Employment: A Case Study of
the Fast-Food Industry in New Jersey and Pennsylvania,”
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